Hegseth faces scrutiny over military deployments and political clashes
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the legality of deploying troops to Los Angeles amid protests, but was unable to specify the legal basis, asserting it was under the president's authority. The deployment was questioned by lawmakers over its legality and implications for domestic military use.
- Hegseth says troops in LA are lawful. He just can’t explain why. Politico
- Hegseth spars with Senate Democrats over Marine deployment to LA anti-ICE riots: 'Not about lethality' Fox News
- WATCH: Hegseth reacts to concern that Trump administration applies double standard to protests PBS
- Hegseth under fire over $45M Army parade, $134M LA deployment costs FOX 5 DC
- Hegseth’s return to Congress turns heated as Democrats go on offense The Washington Post
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